A unique and innovative gastronomic experience in Kyoto which continues to amaze both fans and critics from around the world.
MOTOÏ
KYOTO / French cuisine M Selected3 toquesThe Unification of the Host and Guest
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- M Selected
- Gault & Millau
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
It is our pride and honor to provide unique dishes and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere created by the fusion of Kyoto culture and French cuisine within a renovated traditional Kyoto residence. Having been listed consecutively in the Michelin Guide as Michelin 1-Star since opening in 2012, Head Chef Maeda is an acclaimed culinary expert who studied and trained in Chinese cuisine for 10 years at a renowned hotel and then at the world-famous 3 Michelin Star restaurant Hajime.
The rustic yet refined effect of the cultural blend of Japanese and French that can be felt in the atmosphere along with original and innovative French dishes that incorporate only the finest Chinese and Kyoto ingredients make MOTOI the must-try restaurant in Kyoto today.
| Address | 186 Tawaraya-cho, Tominokoji Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Business hours | ※Reservations required 【Lunch】12:00 p.m.～ 3:00 p.m. (Last order at 1:00 p.m.) 【Dinner】6:00 p.m.～10:00 p.m. (Last order at 8:00 p.m.) |
| Closed | Closed every Wednesday and Thursday ※Open on for dinner on Thursdays in April and December. |
| Directions | 【Subway 】10 minutes walk from Exit 1 at Karasuma-Oike Station on the Karasuma Line. 【Bus】Kyoto City Bus (Route 4,17,205) to Kyoto Shiyakusho-Mae bus stop. A 10 minute walk after getting off at Kyoto Shiyakusho-Mae bus stop. 【Car】35 minutes From Kyoto-higashi, interchange, 40 minutes from Kyoto-minami, interchange |
| Price | Lunch ¥11,000 (¥12,100)〜 Dinner ¥22,000 (¥24,200)〜 ※ Restaurant service charge and tax included in the price in parentheses . |
| Seating | 32 seats（special private room seats 2~8 guests) ※ Privately reserve restaurant for up to 26 people. Please inquiry for details if interested in privately reserving restaurant. ※ Reservation possible for up to 20 people seated together at 1 table. |
| Smoking | Smoking is not permitted. |
| Children | ※Children 13 and older are permitted (no children's menu is available, therefore children that can eat an adults course will be counted as an adult). ※Any Children 12 and under are not permitted at the restaurant. ※Guests that arrive at the restaurant with children under 12 will be refused entry. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None (please use nearby coin-operated parking). |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10% service charge required |
186 Tawaraya-cho, Tominokoji Nijyo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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